Something very different for stars Ray Milland and Gene Tierney in this 1951 film-"Close to My Heart."
As a childless couple, Mrs. Sheridan (Tierney) wants desperately to adopt a baby when she is told that she cannot have children. From the beginning, Milland is hesitant and when they find out that a child has been abandoned at a police station, the reporter instinct in Mr. Sheridan (Milland) to find out where this child came from almost proves deleterious in their attempt to finally adopt this baby.
Milland is obsessed with finding out about the baby's parents. An article about a wealthy couple whose adopted child grew up to be a thief doesn't help matters either.
In other words, we're talking about the old story of heredity versus environment.
As the head of the adoption agency, Faye Bainter gives a well-stated supporting performance. She knows what it takes to be parents. She realizes that Milland's knowledge of the baby's parents will make him a suspecting father and she takes appropriate steps to prevent the adoption.
Milland's appeal to Bainter when he discovers who the father of the child is, is most appealing and rather poignant.
As a childless couple, Mrs. Sheridan (Tierney) wants desperately to adopt a baby when she is told that she cannot have children. From the beginning, Milland is hesitant and when they find out that a child has been abandoned at a police station, the reporter instinct in Mr. Sheridan (Milland) to find out where this child came from almost proves deleterious in their attempt to finally adopt this baby.
Milland is obsessed with finding out about the baby's parents. An article about a wealthy couple whose adopted child grew up to be a thief doesn't help matters either.
In other words, we're talking about the old story of heredity versus environment.
As the head of the adoption agency, Faye Bainter gives a well-stated supporting performance. She knows what it takes to be parents. She realizes that Milland's knowledge of the baby's parents will make him a suspecting father and she takes appropriate steps to prevent the adoption.
Milland's appeal to Bainter when he discovers who the father of the child is, is most appealing and rather poignant.